Ramp Worker Ingested into Jet Engine

NTSB said there were no operational safety issues with the aircraft or the airport, and it would not be investigating.

Monday, June 26, 2023 at 02:58 PM ET

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The NTSB has confirmed an airline ground crew member at San Antonio International Airport was killed Friday after getting sucked into an aircraft engine. [Credit: Shutterstock]

Key Takeaways:

A ground crew member at San Antonio International Airport (KSAT) was killed after being sucked into an aircraft engine while a Delta flight was taxiing.
The NTSB confirmed the incident but will not open an investigation, stating there were no operational safety issues with either the airplane or the airport.
The deceased was employed by Unifi Aviation, a Delta contractor, which stated its initial investigation found the incident unrelated to its operational processes or safety procedures.
This is the second incident in six months where a ramp worker has been killed by being ingested into an operating jet engine.

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The National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) has confirmed an airline ground crew member at San Antonio International Airport (KSAT) was killed Friday after getting sucked into an aircraft engine but said it would not be opening an investigation into the incident.

According to an NTSB statement, Delta Flight 1111 from Los Angeles had landed in San Antonio and was taxiing to the gate on one engine when the worker was ingested into the engine at about 10:25 p.m. CDT.